HSN Code 04109020: Turtle eggs and bird nests

HSN Code 04109020 represents Turtle eggs and bird nests under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Turtle eggs and bird nests correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 04109020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Turtle eggs and bird nests.

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Description of Goods for Turtle eggs and bird nests

HSN Code 04109020 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
(%)
IGST
(%)
CESS
(%)
04 Dairy produce; birds’ eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included 0410 Insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included Other :Turtle eggs and Salanganes’ nests (“birds’ nests”) 2.5% 2.5% 5% 0%

Description of goods

Other :Turtle eggs and Salanganes’ nests (“birds’ nests”)

Chapter

04 – Dairy produce; birds’ eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

Sub Chapter

0410 – Insects and other edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

CGST 2.5%
SGST 2.5%
IGST 5%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 04109020 not include?

Turtle eggs and bird nests does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : of wild animals
Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : of wild animals turtle eggs and salanganes nests (birds nests)
Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : other
Insects: Fresh, chilled or frozen
Insects: Salted, in brine, dried or smoked
Insects: Other
Other :Of wild animals
Other :other

Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : of wild animals

Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : of wild animals turtle eggs and salanganes nests (birds nests)

Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included : other

Insects: Fresh, chilled or frozen

Insects: Salted, in brine, dried or smoked

Insects: Other

Other :Of wild animals

Other :other

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FAQs for HSN Code 04109020

What products are classified under HSN 4109020 ?

It includes Turtle eggs and bird nests

Is ITC allowed for costs used to trade Turtle eggs and bird nests?

If your outward supply is taxable (e.g., 5% or 12%), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Are e‑way bill and e‑invoice required for Turtle eggs and bird nests?

e‑Way bill is needed for consignment value above ₹50,000 unless exempted. e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

How much GST applies to Turtle eggs and bird nests?

Under HSN 04109020, Turtle eggs and bird nests attracts TBD subject to its exact form and packaging. Use the correct HSN and describe the form clearly on the invoice.

How to bill mixed items when Turtle eggs and bird nests is sold with exempt goods?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN. Apply TBD for Turtle eggs and bird nests and Nil for exempt lines. This avoids misclassification and wrong tax collection.

Any import/export nuance for Turtle eggs and bird nests?

Exports are zero‑rated. Imports may draw customs duties; domestic GST follows the schedule for the item’s form/packaging.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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